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Students Serve Athens with ‘Dawg Day of Service’
More than 100 students participated in UGA’s Dawg Day of Service

Blank Foundation commits $1M to UGA Fontaine Center
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation awarded a grant of $1 million to the University of Georgia this month to support the university’s Fontaine Center.

Student promotes mental health, community
Kate Lindgren works with campus organizations to grow resources and awareness

Greek Life partners with nonprofit on blood drives
University of Georgia Greek Life has found a new way to support an outside organization that is serving the Athens community.

2023 Student Government Association Election Results
The 2023 Student Government Association election results bring in a new President, Vice-President, and Treasurer

UGA named No. 1 Military Friendly institution in nation
Viqtory Media has awarded UGA as the No. 1 Military Friendly tier 1 research institution.

Student Veteran and ROTC Cadet receives national recognition
Soon-to-be Army medical services officer earns prestigious George C. Marshall Award One would not immediately suspect that Caitlyn Davis actively serves in the Army Reserves

UGA continues commitment to safety enhancements on campus
The University of Georgia continues its $8.5 million commitment to enhancing safety for all UGA students

Recipients of 2022 Dawn D. Bennett-Alexander Scholarship Announced
The following University of Georgia students have been named 2022 recipients of the Dawn D. Bennett-Alexander Building Bridges Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually to students who exhibit excellence in their commitment to diversity and inclusion efforts on campus.

SVRC Director Jon Segars tapped as chair of the National Council on Military Transition to Education (CMTE)
Dr. Jon Segars, University of Georgia’s Director of the Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC) was named chair-elect for the National Council on Military Transition to Education (CMTE) in

Recipient of 2022 Bradley-Turner Leadership Scholarship announced
Tanner Nelson, a first-year student from Columbus, has been named the 2022 Bradley-Turner Leadership Scholar at the University of Georgia. The scholarship is awarded annually to outstanding students who exhibit superior leadership capabilities while in high school and who aspire to be student leaders at UGA.

Cook named vice president for student affairs
Michelle Garfield Cook, the University of Georgia’s senior vice provost, has been named the next vice president for student affairs, President Jere W. Morehead announced Monday.

Student Affairs VP Victor Wilson Announces Retirement
Victor K. Wilson, who serves as vice president for student affairs at the University of Georgia, has announced his plans to retire on Sept. 30.

Barrett Malone Named Associate Dean of Students
Barrett Malone, currently Director for Student Conduct at the University of Georgia, has been named as Associate Dean of Students. The newly created position is

The 2023 U.S. News and World Report has ranked the University of Georgia as the #1 online master’s in education program for veterans
The 2023 U.S. News and World Report has ranked the University of Georgia as the #1 online master’s in education program for veterans. Mary Frances

Morehead delivers 2023 State of the University Address
UGA’s 22nd president reflects on UGA’s remarkable past decade, considers the decade to come

2022 Student Affairs Annual Update
The 2022 Student Affairs Annual Update is now live. This year’s report includes updates on year 2 of our 2025 Strategic Plan, donor report, and staff successes.

Linden Dudley named as Director of International Student Life
Linden Dudley, previously assistant director of International Student Life, has been named the new director of international student life at the University of Georgia. Dudley’s

Wanda Johnson named Director of Multicultural Services and Programs
Wanda Johnson, who was previously assistant director for programming for Multicultural Services and Programs, has been named director of Multicultural Services and Programs at the

Eric Atkinson named as next UGA Dean of Students
Eric Atkinson, currently Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, has been named the next Dean of Students at the University of Georgia.

UGA Celebrates Student Veterans
On November 8, 2022, the Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC) hosted its annual Veterans Week Scholarship Ceremony sponsored in part by the Reynolds Veterans Association.